What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

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LOINC Code 11271-4: Hematocrit Auto (BldCo) [Volume fraction]

Name: LOINC Code 11271-4: Hematocrit Auto (BldCo) [Volume fraction]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T11:17:22.501Z

11271-4 is a LOINC code used to identify Hematocrit Auto (BldCo) [Volume fraction] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCo.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume. It is commonly used with the system or sample type BldCo.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Observation
Method: Automated count

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Hematocrit [Volume Fraction] of Cord blood by Automated count
Erythrocyte/Specimen Volume
Normal range 42.0-60.0%.
Auto; Automated detection; Blood - (umbilical) cord; Cord (umbilical) blood; Cord bld; Cord blood; Discocyte; Elec; Elect; Electr; Erc; Erythrocytes; Gyn; Gynecology; HEMATOLOGY/CELL COUNTS; OB; ObGyn; Obstetrics; Percent; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; RBC; Red blood cell; Red blood cells; Red blood corpuscle; Red blood corpusles; Red cell; Red cells; Spec; Vol; Volfr; Volume fraction

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Hematocrit Auto (BldCo) [Volume fraction]Hematocrit [Volume Fraction] of Cord blood by Automated countHct VFr BldCo AutoErythrocyte/Specimen VolumeHEM/BCHematocrit, Cord bloodVFr

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code11271-4

SystemLOINC

Display nameHematocrit Auto (BldCo) [Volume fraction]

DescriptionErythrocyte/Specimen Volume

Short nameHct VFr BldCo Auto

ComponentErythrocyte/Specimen Volume

PropertyVFr

TimingPt

System (specimen)BldCo

ScaleQn

MethodAutomated count

ClassHEM/BC

Example units%

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released1.0j-a

Last changed2.79

Consumer names

Hematocrit, Cord blood

Part names

Erythrocyte/Specimen VolumeVFrPtBldCoQnAutomated countVolume FractionPoint in time (spot)Blood cord

About this content

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